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ALL
ALL channels scan mode
C1 C2 C3
Shows which of the 3 favourite channels, if any, are
selected. Otherwise blank
88 (small)
18.8 (BIG)
Channel selected
U I C
Selected Channel bank for VHF radio operations and
regulations ( USA, International, Canada)
Low Battery warning (activates at 10.5V)
Channel is temporarily deleted from the ALL SCAN
operation
A B
Channel suffix, if applicable
3. Basic Operation and Key Functions
Key
Function
VOL/PWR
Volume and Power.
Turn clockwise to power on. Continue to turn until a
comfortable volume is reached. VOL/PWR will also adjust the settings of an external
speaker, if connected
SQL
Squelch or Threshold Level.
Sets the threshold level for the minimum receiver
signal. Turn fully counterclockwise until random noise is heard, then turn slowly
clockwise until the random noise disappears. Make another 1/4 turn clockwise for
best reception in open sea conditions.
In areas of high noise (e.g. close to large cities) reception may improve if sensitivity
is reduced. Either turn SQL slowly clockwise or use the LOCAL setting. See section
2.3.
16/9
Priority Channel.
Also on the microphone
. Press to cancel all other modes and to
tune into the priority channel. Press again to return to your original channel.
The default is Channel 16. To make Channel 09 the priority channel, hold down 16/9
until a beep sounds and 09 is displayed.
WX
Weather Channel.
In USA and Canadian waters, press to hear the most recently
selected weather station. The WX symbol is displayed on the LCD.
Press + or - to change to a different weather channel. Press WX again to return to
the most recent channel.
If the weather alert mode (ALT) is ON and an alert tone of 1050Hz is broadcast from
